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Life Cycle Theory of Leadership (Situational Leadership) No one best style of leadership: adjust your leadership style according to the level of development of your subordinates (Task directive needed, People support needed) 1. Telling/Directing (high initiating structure, low consideration) — the leader provides specific instructions and closely supervises performance. Employee: enthusiastic beginner 2. Selling/Coaching (high initiating structure, high consideration) — the leader explains key issues and provides opportunities for clarification. Employee: disillusioned learner 3. Participating/Supporting (low initiating structure, high consideration) — the leader shares ideas and tries to help the group conduct its affairs. Employee: The capable but cautious performer 4. Delegating (low initiating structure, low consideration) — the leader turns responsibility for key behaviours over to the employees. Employee: The selfreliant achiever More: link...